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Manchester City Signs Antoine Semenyo for Record £62.5m
Manchester City secured the hottest Premier League winger, Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, for £62.5m, topping the January transfer list. The 26-year-old was in high demand but chose City. This bolsters City's attack amid the ongoing window.
Xabi Alonso Sacked by Real Madrid After Supercopa Loss
Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso after just eight months and a Supercopa defeat to Barcelona, appointing Álvaro Arbeloa. Global media expressed shock at the sudden exit despite his pedigree. The BBC noted the brief tenure, highlighting Madrid's high expectations.
Brennan Johnson Moves to Crystal Palace for £35m
Tottenham sold winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, breaking Palace's transfer record despite Spurs' prior £47.5m investment. The 24-year-old seeks more playing time. Palace aims to strengthen their squad with this key addition.
West Ham United Acquires Taty Castellanos from Lazio
West Ham signed striker Taty Castellanos from Lazio for £25.2m to boost their relegation fight, loaning out Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. The 27-year-old adds firepower upfront. This is part of West Ham's January ins.
Matteo Guendouzi Joins Fenerbahce from Lazio for £24.3m
Former Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi left Lazio after two-and-a-half years for Fenerbahce on a deal until 2030. Despite Premier League interest, he chose Turkey. The transfer fills a midfield gap at the Turkish club.
Rodrigo De Paul Makes Inter Miami Move Permanent
Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul turned his loan at Inter Miami into a permanent £13m transfer ahead of the 2026 MLS season. The 31-year-old has 23 appearances for the club already. This strengthens Miami's midfield.
Petar Ratkov Transfers to Lazio from Salzburg for £11.3m
In-demand 22-year-old striker Petar Ratkov moved from Red Bull Salzburg to Lazio for £11.3m, replacing the departed Castellanos. His development made him a hot prospect. Lazio continues squad rebuild.
Everton vs. Independiente Friendly Underway January 13
Everton faces Independiente in an international club friendly on January 13, 2026, with live scores and stats available. Recent form shows mixed results for both teams. Fans can follow box scores and highlights.
France vs. Colombia Friendly Announced for Northwest Stadium
Northwest Stadium will host France vs. Colombia men's international friendly on March 29, 2026, as part of Road to 26 series building World Cup hype. Tickets go on sale January 13; France's first US game since 1970s. Colombia returns after 2024 US match.
Pascal Groß Returns to Brighton from Borussia Dortmund
Brighton re-signed Pascal Groß on an undisclosed fee from Borussia Dortmund, bolstering their midfield. This is among confirmed Premier League January moves. Groß adds experience to the squad.
Arsenal Favourites for Lionesses Star Georgia Stanway
Arsenal leads the race to sign England women's star Georgia Stanway in summer, with pre-contract talks held. Sources confirm Arsenal's strong position. This could boost their women's team.
Youth Cups Kick Off: Fortaleza U20 vs. Novorizontino
Brazilian Sao Paulo Youth Cup second round features Fortaleza U20 vs. Novorizontino on January 13, with live coverage. Similar youth clashes like Retrô vs. Internacional also scheduled. Highlights and stats available.